Congress Vacations Amid Shutdown, Fueling Public Outrage

0:00It's March 31st. This is Birmingham News Today, driven by AI. TMZ is calling out members of Congress for vacationing while a partial government shutdown drags on. The Homeland Security Department has been without funding since February 14th because lawmakers can't agree on a budget. Federal workers are going unpaid, but photos show politicians from both parties hitting fun spots like Disney World and Las Vegas. Pick South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham spotted strolling Disney World with a wand in hand. That image went viral fast. Meanwhile, California representative Robert Garcia popped up at a Las Vegas casino. He clapped back quick, saying he was just there to visit his dad. Then there's Minnesota Senator Amy Kloepichar, pictured in a t-shirt reading, you are doing a good job. Turns out it was from a high school event at the University of Minnesota, not some shut down shade. These posts have racked up over 2 million views, sparking fury from folks tired of the gridlock. With workers hurting and no deal in sight, pressures mounting on Capitol Hill to get back

1:03to work and end his mess.